Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
punctata
ID:
654580

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cav.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1787

Citation Micro:
Diss. 3: 125 (1787)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000653912

Common Names

  • Dombeya punctata
  • Punctate Dombeya
  • Punctate Wild Pear

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Synonyms

  • Pentapetes punctata (Cav.) Poir. [unknown]
  • Assonia pervillei (Baill.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Assonia punctata (Cav.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Cavanilla punctata (Cav.) J.F.Gmel. [unknown]
  • Dombeya lancea Frapp. ex Cordem. [unknown]
  • Dombeya obovata Cordem. [unknown]
  • Dombeya pervillei Baill. [unknown]
  • Dombeya punctata apiculata Cordem. [unknown]
  • Dombeya punctata crenata Cordem. [unknown]
  • Dombeya punctata lanceolata Arènes [unknown]
  • Dombeya punctata macropoda Cordem. [unknown]
  • Dombeya punctata pervillei (Baill.) Arènes [unknown]
  • Dombeya punctata serrata Cordem. [unknown]
  • Dombeya punctata punctata [unknown]
  • Dombeya punctata punctata [unknown]

Description

Dombeya punctata (also called 'Spotted dombeya', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, up to 5 m tall, with a rounded crown. It is native to Madagascar, where it is found in humid forests and thickets in the northern and eastern parts of the island. It prefers moist soils and shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Dombeya punctata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine as a remedy for fever and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dombeya punctata has white, bell-shaped flowers that appear in clusters. The flowers are followed by small, winged fruits that contain the seeds. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dombeya punctata is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be pruned to shape and should be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer in spring and summer.

Where to Find Dombeya punctata

Dombeya punctata is native to Madagascar and can be found in the rainforests of the eastern part of the country.

Dombeya punctata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dombeya punctata?

Dombeya punctata

What is the family of Dombeya punctata?

Sterculiaceae

Where is Dombeya punctata native to?

Madagascar

Species in the Dombeya genus

Species in the Malvaceae family

Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,

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